Dentists refer patients to an oral surgeon when the patient requires treatment beyond the dentist’s scope of care. This can include tooth extractions, dental implant placement, anesthesia, surgical procedures, and more.
Read moreDentist and oral surgeons are both dental professionals, but oral surgeons specialize in diagnosing and managing conditions of the head, mouth, jaws, and face. Learn more about the difference between dentists and oral surgeons from the experts at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.
Read moreAn oral and maxillofacial surgeon focuses on the mouth, face, and jaw, and trains in general surgery, anesthesiology, and how to care for patients with varying oral health needs. Learn more about what an oral surgeon does from our oral surgery expert at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.
Read moreThe right age to have wisdom teeth removed is as soon as third molars develop, which is often during the late teenage years or early twenties. Learn more about the right time to have your wisdom teeth taken out at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.
Read moreThe steps you take following wisdom tooth extraction can impact your recovery and the overall success of your procedure. Learn more about the things you should and should not do after having your wisdom teeth removed.
Read moreRecovery from wisdom teeth removal typically lasts for a few days up to 2 weeks . Learn more about how to manage pain following wisdom tooth removal and what to expect during recovery from Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.
Read moreIt’s important to choose the right foods after having wisdom teeth removed. Learn more about what to eat after wisdom teeth removal at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.
Read moreMost people have four wisdom teeth, but others can have less or more. Learn more about wisdom teeth and which type of dental professional should extract them.
Read moreA wisdom tooth, also known as a third molar, is an extra tooth that develops during the late teens or early twenties. Learn more about wisdom teeth in Lubbock, TX, at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.
Read moreDentists and oral surgeons recommend having wisdom teeth removed as soon as possible. Wisdom teeth removal is necessary to prevent dental overcrowding, pain, infection, damage to other teeth, and more. Learn about why it’s necessary to have wisdom teeth removed at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock in Lubbock, TX.
Read moreHaving wisdom teeth extracted prevents many oral health problems. Learn about 5 benefits of getting your wisdom teeth removed at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock in Lubbock, TX.
Read moreLearn about 10 soft foods you can eat after having your wisdom teeth removed at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock in Lubbock, TX.
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